Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004
                    
                
                    
            
            
            
            
            
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                    God does not cause painful experiences in our lives, however, He allows them.  Why?  To test our faith, to mature us and to bring us into a closer relationship with Him.
                
                    
                        Rewards to Pain
Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * 
Pain- to hurt, wound, damage, offend, upset, insult, impair, and cause suffering!
Types of pain:
Physical pain- arthritis, from abuse
Emotional wounds- grief, depression, anger, revenge (brought on by words)
Mental anguish- paranoid, 
Relationship
                        
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